Small NBFCs: The Backbone of India’s Lending Ecosystem—Yet Struggling to Scale
Small NBFCs play a critical role in India’s financial ecosystem. They reach underserved borrowers, support MSMEs, and operate in geographies where tra...
Why NBFCs Are Adding Factoring to Their Portfolio
India’s MSMEs are the backbone of the economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP. Yet, one persistent challenge continues to limit their growth—cash flow gaps caused by d...
Looking to Acquire an NBFC for Sale? Here’s What You Must Check Before Buying
Acquiring a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is one of the fastest ways to enter India’s growing financial services sector. However, buying an NBFC witho...
Not Sure What License Your Fintech Needs? 🤔
India’s fintech ecosystem — from digital lending apps and payment gateways to neobanks and wealthtech platforms — is expanding faster than ever. But as innovation accelerates, RBI and ...
15 Compliance Gaps That Can Put NBFCs Under RBI Scrutiny
In the last two years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on several Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) — not for fraud or major violations, but for avoidable c...
Many NBFC Applications Get Rejected by the RBI — Here’s Why! ⚠️
Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Apply
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) receives hundreds of applications for NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company) registrati...
RBI Penalties on NBFCs Jumped 30% in Just One Year — Is Your NBFC at Risk?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified its oversight on financial institutions — and the numbers speak for themselves.
In FY 2022–23, RBI impo...
15 Red Flags That Can Shut Down Your NBFC
Every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancels licenses of several Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Surprisingly, most cancellations are not due to fraud, but rather due to missed compliance, ...
Is CERSAI Registration Mandatory for NBFCs?
One of the most common mistakes many NBFCs make is overlooking CERSAI registration. While compliance with RBI guidelines and customer onboarding processes get due attention, CERSAI often slips under the ...
RBI Fines Shriram Finance Limited: A Big Warning for NBFCs & Fintechs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty on Shriram Finance Limited, one of India’s leading NBFCs, for violating the central bank’s digital lending ...
❌ Top Reasons Why NBFC License Applications Get Rejected
1. Weak Business Plan and Unrealistic Projections
The RBI expects applicants to submit a well-defined, sector-focused business plan backed by in-depth market research and practical financia...
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are essential players in India's financial ecosystem. They provide crucial financial services such as loans, credit facilities, asset financing and investment services, often reaching segments of the popula...
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have carved a niche for themselves in the Indian financial ecosystem, offering a wide range of services that cater to individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. While their name might suggest a resembl...